Sarah Nixey

New Release Silk Threads EP

sarah — Wed, 21 Mar 2012 11:35:08 +0000

Silk Threads is the seductive third single from Sarah Nixey’s critically acclaimed album Brave Tin Soldiers. The inspiration for the song apparently being a laddered stocking. Elusive Kids Love and super duo Microfilm have both contributed fine interpretations to the mix. The virtual B-side, Devil’s Playground, is a new song based on the intimate work of artist Nan Goldin.

Available as a prompt and splendid download on 23 April 2012 from all digital outlets.

Live music introduced by BBC 6 Music’s Chris Hawkins

sarah — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 18:14:51 +0000

Sarah is the exclusive opener on 1 March in the upstairs Music Room at The Old Queens Head, Islington, London. This is a free event so get there early. Go here for more information.

Nixey’s Merry Christmas Single

sarah — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 15:29:00 +0000

Sarah Nixey returns with a one off single Nixey’s Merry Christmas, after the release of her critically acclaimed album Brave Tin Soldiers earlier this year. Nixey’s voice glides above the harpsichord and celeste on this festive, but always knowing, Christmas song about a “dirty town covered up with dazzling snow”. From the rooftops, overlooking the city winter wonderland, it seems the “rot, grime and crooked streets” have vanished beneath the bright glare of December’s star. In reality, they are still there but for a short period of time we partake in the false knowledge that all is well. Nixey sings, “you could save your cash for what the future may not bring/but the children want a laptop and a diamond ring”, hinting at the looming recession and the fact that Christmas consumerism starts young. However, she does advise raising “a glass to absent friends and family” at what can be a sentimental and reflective time of year. Mostly, The Ice Queen wishes you a very Merry Christmas. Bottoms up.

Buy from iTunes, Amazon UK and other online stores.

Sarah LIVE at The Lexington

sarah — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 10:39:21 +0000

Sarah will be playing her last show of the year at The Lexington, London N1 tonight – 1 November. Music starts from 8pm, onstage at approximately 9.15pm. More info here.

Autumn gig dates – London

sarah — Wed, 17 Aug 2011 16:49:53 +0000

Sarah will be playing live on Sunday 2 October at Paradise by way of Kensal Green – more info here. Also, performing that night, new project from Half Cousin’s Kevin Cormack, HARRY DEERNESS.

Another show on Tuesday 1 November at The Lexington. Info and tickets here.

The Homecoming video

sarah — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:41:05 +0000

To view The Homecoming video, produced and directed by Black Lead Films, go here.

The Homecoming EP out now

sarah — Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:38:19 +0000

Following on from the success of her new album Brave Tin Soldiers, Sarah Nixey presents The Homecoming EP. Reworkings by the magnificent Kids Love, who transforms The Homecoming into a dizzying waltz, and the extraordinary duo Microfilm, creators of a perfect blend of streetwise electronics and pure pop, compliment the single. A further remix of album track Black Rose is reshaped by the exceptional multi-instrumentalist Kevin Cormack of Half Cousin. Buy from iTunes and amazon.co.uk plus all the usual online stores.

8 July :: London Show

sarah — Fri, 01 Jul 2011 10:50:25 +0000

Sarah and her band will be playing at the AAA in Kensington on Friday 8 July. You can purchase tickets in advance here and here.

Opening for KT Tunstall show

sarah — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 10:51:05 +0000

Sarah will be opening for KT Tunstall’s show at Royal Shakespeare Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon this Sunday 19 June. Sarah says “I’m thrilled to be opening the show at RSC for the gorgeous and hugely talented KT Tunstall. What an honour!” Go here for more info.

Buy EP & album

sarah — Tue, 26 Apr 2011 22:19:09 +0000

You can buy the new EP and album Brave Tin Soldiers by clicking the artwork images on the right.